Titer Testing

Titer Testing at One Year and Beyond

 

Optional Titer Testing for Your Magnificent Golden Retriever

Titer testing can measure antibody levels against Distemper and Parvo as early as three weeks after the second or final core vaccine, and the service is available as often as once a year. Is your dog really protected — or being over/under vaccinated?

 

We vaccinate responsibly. After the puppy series is complete, you might consider titer testing before giving yearly boosters. That’s where we come in when your go-to vet doesn’t offer the service or charges far too much to do it as a matter of routine each year.

 

 

🧪 What Is Titer Testing?

Titer testing is a blood test that shows whether your dog still has immunity to:

  • Distemper
  • Parvovirus
  • Adenovirus (Hepatitis)

If antibody levels are sufficient, you may not need to revaccinate. This is backed by WSAVA guidelines and modern veterinary research.

 

 

💼 Let Us Handle It For You

We manage the whole process for you:

  • Coordinate sample collection (with your vet)
  • Label, prep, and cold-pack the sample
  • Ship to a trusted lab like KSVDL or Hemopet
  • Track and forward results to you

Cost: Our full-service fee is $175. This includes coordination, materials, packaging, shipping, laboratory testing, and delivery of your results.

 

 

📅 When Should You Test?

The ideal time is when your puppy is around 12 months old. After that, retesting every 3 years is usually enough unless there’s an exposure concern.

 

 

📝 How to Sign Up

We’ll contact you as your puppy nears one year old. If you’d like us to run the test, simply say “yes” and we’ll take care of the rest.

Typical turnaround: 10–14 days after we ship the sample.

 

 

Let us help you protect your dog’s health while avoiding unnecessary vaccination.

📩 Click here to request titer testing for your dog.